In other words, a meal of spinach salad, egg and oatmeal-carrot
cookies is healthier for your heart than stir-fried lean beef and
asparagus and low-fat chocolate chip cookies -- even when both meals
contain the same amount of saturated fat and cholesterol. The
conventional diet produced , on average, a 4.
Previous studies, Gardner said, have shown plant-based diets to be
effective in lowering cholesterol.
The randomized clinical trial included 120 adults, ages 30 to 65.
Campbell's Soup for Life Plan is based on the National Institutes of
Health guidelines for safe and healthy weight loss.

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6 percent LDL decrease. "But we think part of the
reason was that we weren 't really giving diet a fair shake. It
simply includes a foundation of whole grains, vegetables, beans , nuts,
seeds and fruits. I've found that this helps to prevent my clients from overeating. Campbell 's Soup for
Life Plan features a choice of more than 100 varieties of soup, from classic
favorites like Campbell's(R) Tomato soup, to more contemporary varieties like
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All Low-Fat Diets Are Not Equal Stanford Study Shows

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The bottom line? Mother knows best: Do eat your veggies -- and
other nutrient-dense foods. Plus, he said, people can eat even less saturated fat and
cholesterol than the study participants did. The plan echoes the new
2005 dietary guidelines -- featuring foods from all of the food groups and
increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy. For more information on
the company, visit Campbell's website on the Internet at
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But plant-based eaters also tend to
consume less saturated fat and cholesterol than conventional low-fat
eaters.

Stanford University Medical Center integrates research, medical
education and patient care at its three institutions -- Stanford
University School of Medicine, Stanford Hospital + Clinics and Lucile
Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. "A bowl of soup is warm and
satisfying, and it is eaten more slowly so fullness cues are recognized
sooner.

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Those are all really low in saturated
fat and cholesterol, and they're really high in other nutrients and
phytochemicals that are good for you. Campbell's Center for Nutrition + Wellness: Taste + Live the Best of
Life(TM).

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4 percent decrease in LDL.

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The second diet included the same
proportions of fat and cholesterol, plus lots of plant-based foods in
accordance with American Heart Association guidelines. The free booklet also
shows people how they can manage their weight without having to give up their
favorite foods.campbellwellness. The
mission of the Center is to provide reliable, science-based information about
nutrition and wellness and the role of Campbell brands in healthful
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Researchers found no
significant differences in changes in triglycerides or high-density
lipoprotein ("good") cholesterol.stanford. Campbell's Soup for Life Plan closely follows the new dietary
guidelines and also shows people how they can control calories by adding soup
to their menu while controlling their sodium intake.

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"Our plan helps people to meet
the new dietary guidelines by pairing physical activity with nutritionally
balanced menus including foods that help to reduce calorie intake, like soups,
fruits, vegetables, and whole grain breads .

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Both diets lowered total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or
"bad") cholesterol over the course of the four-week study.
The Stanford study breaks new ground by comparing two patient
groups eating different foods but identical amounts of total and
saturated fat, protein, carbohydrate and cholesterol .edu

In fact, more
than 20 years of scientific research on satiety shows that eating broth-based
soups can help a person to feel full and satisfied and to consume fewer
calories at a meal. The Web site and free Soup for Life
booklet also offer techniques on portion control, simple exercise tips and
suggestions for ways to lead more active lifestyles and a way for people to
assess their Body Mass Index (BMI).

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The finding, published in the May 3 issue of the Annals of
Internal Medicine, comes from a meticulous comparison of two low-fat
diets.
The scientists also requested that no one change exercise habits,
saying: "If you are a marathon runner, keep running marathons .
"We created the Campbell's Soup for Life Plan to help people manage their
weight with an easy diet solution that allows them to control calories while
still enjoying their favorite foods ," says Dr.
There are also reduced and low sodium options available.

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For many, this can be daunting , as
it will mean a significant change in lifestyle and eating habits."

Soup as a Weight Control Strategy
In their report, the Dietary Guidelines committee recognized the benefits
of eating soup as a way to control calories and lose weight.

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One, the conventional diet, focused solely on avoiding harmful
saturated fat and cholesterol.
"We would really hope that people would appreciate the new
American Heart Association Guidelines," said Gardner, who decorates
his office with splashy posters of squashes and peas. The 2000 AHA guidelines recommend at least five
daily servings of vegetables and fruits and at least six daily
servings of grains with an emphasis on whole grains. Researchers randomly divided the outpatients into two
diners' groups: 61 ate the conventional diet, while 59 ate the
plant-based diet.
The study required that participants maintain a constant weight so
that any changes in blood cholesterol would be attributable to the
diets themselves -- not to any changes in weight brought on by the
diets. In general
researchers tended to add calories to the meal plan over the course of
the study as participants were observed to be more likely to lose
weight than to gain weight on both diets. But if
you're a couch potato, we need you to stay a couch potato. For more information, please
visit the Web site of the medical center's Office of Communication +
Public Affairs at http://mednews.Y. All
menus and recipes are controlled for calories, saturated fat, cholesterol and
sodium. "Soup can be part of an effective weight loss
strategy because these qualities make it lower in calorie density, which means
people can enjoy larger portions of food for fewer calories ," says Beth
Smythe, Buffalo-area registered dietitian. Visit http://www.

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So the two
groups' different levels of blood cholesterol change are attributable
to the different foods -- dark green salads and bean burritos, for
example, versus iceberg lettuce and frozen pizza -- and not
differences in saturated fat and cholesterol intake. Free Booklet Shows How Eating Soup Can Help You to Feel Satisfied and Lose
Weight

BUFFALO, N. Meal options range from warm and hearty winter
recipes like Tri-Color Vegetable Risotto or Fish + Vegetable Skillet to
"ready-to-go" menu suggestions that are easy to prepare in minutes.
Visitors can customize their own meal plans on
http://www.com by accessing a complete, 30-day menu plan and
interactive, 7 -day meal-planning guide.
Advised by world-class scientific researchers renowned in their fields of
study, the Center serves as a nutrition communications resource for outreach
to consumers, retailers , the health professional community and the media.

About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high
quality soup, sauce, beverage, biscuit , confectionery and prepared food
products.

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Gardner's research collaborators include Ann Coulston; Lorraine
Chatterjee; Alison Rigby, PhD, MPH; Gene Spiller, PhD, and John
Farquhar, MD.

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, With the release of the new 2005
Dietary Guidelines, the government is encouraging Americans to, among other
things, be more mindful of their caloric intake, eat more fruits, vegetables
and whole grains , and exercise regularly.

About Campbell's Center for Nutrition + Wellness
Campbell 's Center for Nutrition + Wellness (CCNW) is a global, cross-
functional initiative comprised of professionals in research, dietetics, food
and agricultural science, technology, culinary arts and communications .campbellsoup.

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Those diners
ate such foods as hot grain cereals and vegetable soups. It's not enough to simply steer clear of
saturated fat and cholesterol."
A "plant-based" diet is not necessarily a vegetarian diet."
Gardner, a 20-year vegetarian who specializes in nutrition and
preventive medicine, expects a plant-based diet combined with weight
loss and exercise to achieve even more impressive cholesterol-lowering
results. Broth-based soups contain water, and often have a
variety of vegetables, fiber and lean protein -- all of which help to trigger
the body's satiety cues.

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We were so
focused on the negative -- just what to avoid -- and not what to
include.

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When changes in weight were observed, the participants'
calories were changed accordingly to help them stay stable . A plan
recently created by the experts at Campbell's Center for Nutrition + Wellness
may help .

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STANFORD, Calif. "Include more
whole grains and vegetables and beans and colors -- not iceberg
lettuce, but red bell peppers and carrots and broccoli and red cabbage
and the really colorful foods.

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Flexible menu plans for breakfast, lunch , and dinner start at 1,200-calories,
but can be customized to meet individual caloric or lifestyle needs. The 40-page,
full-color Soup for Life Plan also features 17 recipes created by the culinary
experts in Campbell's Kitchen.

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But the plant-based diet beat that hands-down: It achieved, on
average, a 9.
"The effect of diet on lowering cholesterol has been really
minimized and undermined by a lot of clinicians and researchers
saying, 'Yes, it has an effect but it's really trivial: It would be
better to put you on drugs to control your cholesterol,'" said
Christopher Gardner, PhD , assistant professor (research) of medicine
at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and lead author on the
National Institutes of Health-funded study.

Plan From Campbell's Can Help Americans to Achieve Dietary Guidelines

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----A low-fat diet
rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans has twice the
cholesterol-lowering power of a conventional low-fat diet, according
to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.
All were members of the target population for food-based approaches to
lowering cholesterol: They had moderately high LDL levels, between 130
and 190 mg /dL. Each weekday for a month, they visited a research
dining hall for a specially prepared, carefully weighed, chemically
analyzed lunch or dinner. Chor San Khoo, Director of
Campbell's Center for Nutrition + Wellness.campbellwellness.

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Diners ate such foods as frozen waffles
and turkey bologna sandwiches."

Variety Brings Satisfaction
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